1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 164 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 294 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |